US Bridges

US 14 over Heymans Creek

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.76 MI SE of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 52X10

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Heymans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Heymans Creek in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,120 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesHeymans Creek
Location0.76 MI SE of JCT Csah 37
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.29342, -94.41384
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,120 (2023)
Projected traffic8,120 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Heymans Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Heymans Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Heymans Creek carry?

About 8,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Heymans Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US 14 over Heymans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.